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Successful partnerships between education and industry don’t happen by chance, they’re built through intentional structures and shared purpose. This guide distills findings from the Working Partners Research Project, which examined key factors that make collaborations between educators and industry professionals thrive.
Drawing on insights from across the Advanced Technological Education (ATE) community, the guide outlines seven common partnership models - from advisory boards and curriculum co-development to workplace-based learning and sponsored research. Each model includes a concise overview of its purpose, implementation strategies, impacts, and common challenges, providing educators and partners with practical examples and actionable takeaways.
Whether you’re seeking to initiate new relationships, strengthen existing collaborations, or evaluate partnership impact, this resource serves as both a planning and reflection tool. It complements the TRG webinar Working Together: Identifying, Cultivating, and Assessing Partnership Involvement by offering a tangible framework for translating discussion into practice.
